{"id":2537,"date":"2023-05-17T22:40:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T04:58:46","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-laravel-php-web-framework-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-laravel-php-web-framework-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Laravel PHP Web Framework on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>Laravel is a popular PHP web framework that provides an elegant syntax and powerful features for building web applications. In this guide, we will show you how to install Laravel on Ubuntu 20.04. This process can be done easily on a <strong>windows vps uk<\/strong> or any other compatible server.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before we begin, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 20.04 server.<\/li>\n<li>Root access or a user with sudo privileges.<\/li>\n<li>PHP installed on your server (we will install PHP 7.4 or higher).<\/li>\n<li>Composer, a dependency manager for PHP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>First, update your system packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install PHP and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Install PHP and the necessary extensions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install php php-cli php-mbstring php-xml php-curl php-zip -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install Composer<\/h2>\n<p>Next, install Composer by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>curl -sS https:\/\/getcomposer.org\/installer | php<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Move Composer to a directory that is in your PATH:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mv composer.phar \/usr\/local\/bin\/composer<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Create a Laravel Project<\/h2>\n<p>Now, you can create a new Laravel project. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project and run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel\/laravel your-project-name<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Set Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>Set the necessary permissions for the storage and bootstrap\/cache directories:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/path\/to\/your-project-name\/storage\r\nsudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/path\/to\/your-project-name\/bootstrap\/cache<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Configure Nginx (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Nginx, you will need to create a new server block:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Then add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>server {\r\n        listen 80;\r\n        server_name your-domain.com;\r\n        root \/path\/to\/your-project-name\/public;\r\n\r\n        index index.php index.html index.htm;\r\n\r\n        location \/ {\r\n            try_files $uri $uri\/ \/index.php?$query_string;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        location ~ \\.php$ {\r\n            include snippets\/fastcgi-php.conf;\r\n            fastcgi_pass unix:\/var\/run\/php\/php7.4-fpm.sock;\r\n            fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;\r\n            include fastcgi_params;\r\n        }\r\n    }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the server block and test Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/your-domain.com \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo nginx -t\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Laravel on Ubuntu 20.04. This framework allows you to develop robust web applications efficiently. If you are looking for a reliable and affordable <strong>windows vps<\/strong>, check out  for your hosting needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Laravel is a popular PHP web framework that provides an elegant syntax and powerful features for building web applications. 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